At the SCO summit, Vladimir Putin stated that the crisis in Ukraine was caused by a "coup d'état provoked by the West. " He also expressed hope for peace in Ukraine after meeting with Donald Trump.
The Prime Minister of India met with Putin and the Chinese leader at the SCO summit. Issues of economic, political partnership and security were discussed.
The Kremlin has intensified information efforts to deter Western support for Ukraine and undermine European participation in a peaceful settlement. These actions include accusing European states of prolonging the war and threatening with nuclear weapons.
On September 1, Ukraine is expected to have variable cloudiness, short-term rains, and thunderstorms in most regions. The air temperature will be from +30° to +34°, in some places up to +37°.
Satellite images confirmed the damage to a Russian border base in the Armiansk area of Crimea, where a barracks was completely destroyed. The strike could have been carried out by the new long-range "Flamingo" missiles, which Ukraine has begun mass-producing.
A fire broke out in the village of Ilsky, Krasnodar Krai, after drone debris fell. Two houses and a fence were damaged, and there were no casualties.
UAVs have been detected in the airspace of Kyiv region, and air defense forces are engaging them. Citizens are urged to remain in shelters and observe informational silence.
A 29-year-old citizen of Ukraine was forcibly extradited from Poland. The man threatened self-immolation in a video published online.
In January-July 2025, Ukraine reduced exports of steel semi-finished products by 36. 3%, but increased pig iron exports by 55% compared to 2024. Revenue from semi-finished product exports fell, while that from pig iron increased.
On August 31, Russian troops shelled the village of Lobanivka with MLRS, causing a fire in private houses. There is currently no information about casualties.
Bulgaria has transferred a third of the EU's weaponry to Kyiv since February 2022. The country is the only one in the EU where the largest private employer is a defense company.
A suspect in the murder of Andriy Parubiy has been detained in the Khmelnytskyi region. Dozens of police officers and SBU employees worked on solving the crime, which was under the personal control of the President of Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the day, 137 combat engagements have taken place at the front. The occupiers launched 1 missile and 41 air strikes, using 1829 kamikaze drones and 3107 shelling attacks.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a meeting in Paris on September 4. Leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, including the possible deployment of troops.
President Zelenskyy thanked partners for participating in the PURL program, which has accumulated $2 billion. The program allows Ukraine to purchase weapons from the United States, with coordination carried out by NATO.
Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and the search for a just peace for Ukraine with the participation of the international community. Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak emphasized that this is a signal to pressure Moscow.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Putin in China will "wriggle out" regarding negotiations. The President of Ukraine emphasized that Russia is the only one who seeks to prolong the war.
President Zelenskyy heard reports from the military regarding the situation at the front. He reported on active defense and destruction of the occupier in the Donetsk direction.
People's Deputy Mariana Bezuhla announced possible power outages and a difficult winter period. President Zelenskyy previously discussed preparations for the heating season.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry denied information about Ukraine's refusal to accept Hasidic pilgrims. Ukraine's policy regarding the arrival of believers for Rosh Hashanah remains unchanged.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico may meet in China. The meeting will take place during a parade in Beijing dedicated to the end of World War II in the Asian theater of operations.
Ukraine has banned the annual Hasidic pilgrimage to Uman due to full-scale Russian aggression and constant missile attacks. The decision is related to the ban on mass gatherings and the intensification of Russian air attacks.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU would destroy Hungarian farmers and undermine food security. Budapest will block the opening of the first cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
On the night of September 7-8, a lunar eclipse will occur, during which the Earth's satellite will turn red, and Saturn will be visible next to it. The full phase of the eclipse will begin at 8:30 PM Kyiv time and will last until 9:52 PM.
Over 70% of Ukrainians agree to a ceasefire only with international security guarantees. A survey by the "Rating" group showed that 75% of respondents demand guarantees from the USA and European countries.
On September 1, a significant temperature contrast is expected in Ukraine: it will be cool in the west and north, while hot weather will persist in the center, south, and east. Sunny weather without significant precipitation is forecast in Kyiv.
EU countries failed to reach an agreement on recognizing the Gaza Strip and suspending free trade with Israel. EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that the lack of unity affects trust in the EU.
The IAEA has received information about a new dam at the ZNPP, which provides cooling for the reactors, but does not have access to it. This complicates the assessment of the nuclear safety situation at the plant.
The US has warned Russia of possible sanctions if the Kremlin does not move towards peace with Ukraine. This was stated at a meeting of the UN Security Council, where the importance of a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy was emphasized.
Billboards appeared in Serbian cities for the birthday of Alexander Lukashenka. The greeting is signed by the ultraright organization "Nashi", which supports Russian aggression and opposes Serbia's European integration.
